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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,910

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $26,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,666

Chevrolet Malibu Premier   
Difference: $23,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimPremierHybridsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $30,975 $27,875 $48,650 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $29,736 $26,760 $44,940 $50,920 $59,245
Cargo net 60 60      
Convenience and Technology Package   995      
Driver Confidence Package   1,195      
Leather Package   1,395      
Navigation system   495      
Door sill trim plates   85      
Premium Package     3,300 1,100 1,100
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750
Navigation system     2,150 2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package     850 850 850
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Proximity key     500 500 500
Auto-dimming headlights     250 250 250
App support     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Cargo net 55 55      
Convenience and Technology Package   905      
Driver Confidence Package   1,087      
Leather Package   1,269      
Navigation system   450      
Door sill trim plates   77      
Premium Package     3,005 1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685 685
Navigation system     1,955 1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package     775 775 775
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Proximity key     455 455 455
Auto-dimming headlights     230 230 230
App support     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Options (change) 60 4,225 8,950 6,750 6,750
Options (change) 55 3,843 8,155 6,150 6,150
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Total Price $31,910 $32,975 $58,495 $62,795 $71,845
Total Invoice $30,666 $31,478 $53,990 $57,965 $66,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu Premier
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,323
Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimPremierHybridsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine250hp I4122hp I4 H240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT9CVTM6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,910$32,975$58,495$62,795$71,845
Adjustments for Features0-910-5,480-5,930-7,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,910$32,065$53,015$56,865$63,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0$3,850$10,850
Total Invoice$30,666$31,478$53,990$57,965$66,290
Adjustments for Features0-869-5,058-5,474-7,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,666$30,609$48,932$52,491$58,927
Cost Above Minimum$57$0$0$3,559$9,995

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172017201220122012
ModelMalibuMalibuZ4Z4Z4
TrimPremierHybridsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
CVT $1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote start$150$150   
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200   
Blind spot warning system $200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100   
Following distance indicator $25   
Forward collision warning $200   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200   
Lane departure warning $200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200   
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key$5$5   
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75 $75$75$75
Trip computer$150$150   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$5,520$6,430$11,000$11,450$13,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910$5,480$5,930$7,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-869-5,058-5,474-7,363

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20172012
ModelMalibuZ4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase111.4 in98.3 in
Length193.8 in166.9 in
Width73.0 in70.5 in
Height57.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,087 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested117566%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested97596%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%

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